Giacomo Agostini and MV Agusta made the legend of motorcycling. Their association started in 1965 when Count Domenico Agusta realised that the youngster from Bergamo would effectively support the unforgettable Mike Hailwood. In actual fact, Agostini never played that role. Instead, he immediately established himself in the eyes of sporting fans as motorcycling's rising star. His first solo performance in the 500 class hit home in 1965 when he triumphed over his champion team-mate at the Grand Prix of Germany. This victory, achieved on the racetrack deemed as the most difficult of the time, marked the beginning of an era that lasted 17 years, through which the Agostini-MV Agusta combination won 14 World titles, ten victories at the Tourist Trophy and more than 250 wins.

But Agostini is not just the most successful rider of motorcycling history. Ago is also the ambassador or our sport and of MV Agusta around the World. Helped by the natural charm he radiates and his movie star smile and good looks, Agostini knew how to build and preserve a universal and irreprehensible popularity. From being everything from an unbeatable rider to film star, winning team manager (with the Cagiva GPs) and successful entrepreneur, today Agostini continues to wear his riding suit during the most important historical commemorations and keeps abreast of the world motorcycling championships as a television commentator.